Lakeland Police: Gun Was Taken From Car

Published: Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 10:53 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 10:53 p.m.

Three people who police say might be juveniles stole a handgun from a car earlier this month.

The three were seen on surveillance video riding bikes through a parking lot in the 900 block of Castle Way in Lakeland, checking the door handles on vehicles, Lakeland police said.

One of the three was seen on video opening the driver side door of a car and taking a Taurus .22-caliber pistol from the center console, police said.

The police could not provide a detailed description of the three or their bikes.

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact the Lakeland Police Department at 863-834-6900 or Crime Stoppers at 800-226-8477. Crime Stoppers callers can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward.

<p>Three people who police say might be juveniles stole a handgun from a car earlier this month. </p><p>The three were seen on surveillance video riding bikes through a parking lot in the 900 block of Castle Way in Lakeland, checking the door handles on vehicles, Lakeland police said. </p><p>One of the three was seen on video opening the driver side door of a car and taking a Taurus .22-caliber pistol from the center console, police said. </p><p>The police could not provide a detailed description of the three or their bikes.</p><p>Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact the Lakeland Police Department at 863-834-6900 or Crime Stoppers at 800-226-8477. Crime Stoppers callers can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward.</p>